Bell Labs Crawford Hill Park Named After Nobel Laureate

Holmdel Township Police Department, led by Chief Allocco, participated in a dedication ceremony for Crawford Hill and the Horn Antenna, which will house the newly established Robert Wilson Park. During the event,…

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Man Robbed in Parking Lot Outside Wilmington Chinese Restaurant

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in a parking lot near China Dragon Restaurant in Canby Park Shopping Center on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington. At approximately…

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Armed Robbery on Bronx River Parkway: Suspect Flees with Cash and Valuables

BRONX, NY—A 43-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint while driving a for-hire vehicle on the Bronx River Parkway on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:20 PM as the vehicle was heading…

Armed Robbery on Bronx River Parkway

BRONX, NY – An alarming incident of armed robbery was reported to the New York City Police Department on Wednesday. The event unfolded around 3:20 PM when a 43-year-old male for-hire vehicle…

Teen Arrested for Assault and Reckless Driving at Montgomery County Park

BOYDS, MD – A 19-year-old was arrested following a series of dangerous actions and an assault at the Germantown Recreational Park in Boyds, Montgomery County. Identified as Khojasteh, the teenager was driving…

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Five Shot on Skip Day During Gathering of Hundreds at Maryland Park

GREENBELT, MD – A peaceful gathering turned violent at Schrom Hills Park where five young men were shot, as reported by the Greenbelt Police Department. The incident occurred around 3 PM at…

Asbury Park Police and Good Samaritans Protect Resting Seal from Off-Leash Dogs

Yesterday, a female Grey seal seeking rest on the beach along Deal Lake Drive in Asbury Park faced repeated disturbances from off-leash dogs. Thanks to the quick response of the Asbury Park…

Prince George’s County Police Charge Suspect in Takoma Park Murder

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD—The Prince George’s County Police Department has successfully apprehended 22-year-old Wilmer Echenique-Navarro of Capitol Heights, charged with the murder of 40-year-old Derek Coleman. The homicide occurred in the unincorporated…

Man Charged After Being Confronted for Smoking Weed At New Jersey Park

ABSECON, NJ — An Absecon man was arrested following an altercation at the Sports Complex on Morton Avenue. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 5:00 PM on Monday. The incident…

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$80K Quick Draw Progressive Ticket Hits Jackpot in Elmwood Park

TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw Progressive ticket purchased at Boulevard Bar & Grill in Elmwood Park has won a player $80,950, making up 20% of the game’s progressive jackpot. The winning…

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Crown Heights Man Receives 15-Year Sentence for Prospect Park Assaults

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentencing of Carlis Clarke, a 28-year-old man from Crown Heights, to 15 years to life in prison. The sentencing, handed down by…

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Roselle Park Man Charged with DWI After Accident Near Garden State Parkway

CRANFORD, NJ – Oscar Santiesteban, a 54-year-old resident of Roselle Park, NJ, was arrested and charged with multiple driving offenses following a motor vehicle accident on North Avenue East near the Garden…

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Asbury Park Cat Rapist Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charge

FREEHOLD, NJ – Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old resident of Asbury Park, admitted to charges of animal cruelty in Monmouth County Superior Court on Wednesday, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

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Violent Carjacking in D.C. Sparks Major Search for Armed Suspect

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The D.C. Metro Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force is asking the public for assistance in tracking down a suspect involved in a Southeast carjacking incident. The carjacking occurred on…

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Riverwood Park Basketball Courts Newly Resurfaced in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township has announced the completion of resurfacing work on the basketball courts at Riverwood Park, a much-anticipated improvement just in time for the summer season.…

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Entangled Seal Pup Rescued After Entanglement at Island Beach State Park

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ – A young male Grey seal, entangled in a polypropylene line, was saved and treated by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) today, marking the third such…

Attempted Robbery Investigation Underway in Brooklyn Park

BROOKLYN PARK, MD – The Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Northern District is actively investigating an attempted robbery involving a citizen that occurred in Brooklyn Park. The incident took place on April…

Popcorn Park Seeking to Expand Animal Welfare Team, Announces Job Openings

FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies, a cornerstone in animal welfare for over a century, is actively recruiting for two pivotal roles at its Forked River facility, which also encompasses…

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Brick Township Alerts Residents to Flood Risks and Parking Alternatives

BRICK, NJ Brick Township Police Department reports minor flooding in residential areas following significant rainfall. Further minor coastal flooding is expected tonight. Citizens in susceptible zones are urged to relocate their vehicles…

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Metal drums similar to the ones removed from the Ciba Geigy superfund site in Toms River - Stock Photo.

New Jersey is Moving Forward with Plan to Turn Toms River Superfund Site into Public Park, 200 Acres Development

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey is moving forward with their plan to turn 1,050 acres of the toxic Ciba-Geigy Superfund site responsible for a reported cancer cluster into…

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